North Texas Mean Green (12-6) vs. Florida Atlantic Owls (16-4)
January 28, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Florida Atlantic Owls -9.5; Over/Under: +133.5
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The North Texas Mean Green look for a win after winning 7 of their last 8 games. The FAU Owls look to build on their 5-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a North Texas Mean Green vs FAU Owls prediction.
North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview
The North Texas Mean Green recently beat East Carolina and SMU while losing to Charlotte. The North Texas Mean Green are averaging 67.5 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 58.7 points on 38.6 percent shooting. Jason Edwards is averaging 17 points and 1.9 rebounds, while Aaron Scott is averaging 11.9 points and 1.3 assists. Rubin Jones is the third double-digit scorer and CJ Noland is dishing 2 assists. The North Texas Mean Green are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The North Texas Mean Green are allowing 29.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
FAU Owls Betting Preview
The FAU Owls are coming off wins over Wichita State, UTSA, and Rice. The FAU Owls are averaging 83.4 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 72.2 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Johnell Davis is averaging 18.2 points and 2.8 assists, while Vladislav Goldin is averaging 14.1 points and 7.1 rebounds. Alijah Martin is the third double-digit scorer and Nicholas Boyd is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The FAU Owls are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 70 percent from the free throw line. The FAU Owls are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game.
North Texas Mean Green vs FAU Owls prediction
The FAU Owls are capable of blowing the doors off here, but they’ve been shaky at times defensively, and they’ve failed to cover 7 of their last 8 games. FAU is getting too much love from oddsmakers these days and have yet to be able to cover the bill. Let’s also show some respect to the North Texas Mean Green, a team that’s won 7 of their last 8 games and has one of the better defenses in the country. This game could get interesting down the stretch. Give me North Texas and the free buckets.
